© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As C BALBO L PORCIO 44 BC - 36 BC
| Bronze | 17.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Celsa (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 44 BC - 36 BC |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C BALBO L PORCIO
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Balbus (praefectus duovir) and Lucius Porcius (praefectus duovir).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a dolphin on its reverse side, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture.
